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Find the set of values of n for which the line (x/a) + (y/b) = 2 touches the curve (x/a)ⁿ+ (y/b)ⁿ=2 at (a,b)

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venkat v.t

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16 Sep 2007 16:55:41 IST

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n belongs to `R`. The point of tangency (a,b) satisfies both the curve and tangent for all n belongs to R.

That is the equn., of tangent does not depend on the value of `n'.

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16 Sep 2007 21:01:20 IST

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